SEND Useful Contacts and Organisations

Attachment disorder 

Attachment disorder hinders the formation of secure emotional bonds, impairing relationship-building. These disorders often stem from early caregiving disruptions, including neglect, abuse, or inconsistency. 

Attachment and child development | NSPCC Learning 

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 

A neurodevelopmental disorder marked by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with everyday tasks. 

ADHD Understood.org  

Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC, also known as ASD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder) 

Pupils may have challenges with social interaction, communication, and/or repetitive behaviours and/or sensory sensitivities. 

Help and support National Autistic Society 

Dyscalculia 

Dyscalculia is a condition that affects how children and young people learn and remember arithmetic facts – the branch of mathematics that deals with calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 

Dyscalculia 

Dysgraphia 

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects a person's ability to write. It can manifest in difficulties with spelling, handwriting, and organising thoughts on paper. People with dysgraphia might have trouble forming letters, spacing words correctly, or writing in a straight line. This condition can make it challenging to express ideas clearly and efficiently through writing. 

National Handwriting Association – Charity promoting good practice in handwriting 

Dyslexia 

Primarily affects reading and writing skills. However, it does not only affect these skills. Dyslexia is about information processing. Dyslexic people may have difficulty processing and remembering information they see and hear, which can affect learning and the acquisition of literacy skills. Dyslexia can also impact on other areas such as organisational skills. British Dyslexia Association 

https://youtu.be/11r7CFlK2sc  

Hearing Impairment (HI) 

Includes all types of hearing loss and deafness.  

National Deaf Children’s Society  

Early years education | Information for professionals 

Interventions 

A time-bound program that is ideally evidence-based designed to produce measurable and positive outcomes. 

Evidence-based interventions Education Endowment Foundation | EEF 

Physical Disability (PD) 

PD encompasses various conditions, each with unique needs. Its impact can vary from mild to severe, affecting participation in activities. 

Social model of disability | Disability charity Scope UK 

Vision Impairment (VI) 

Includes any form of visual difficulty which cannot be corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses. 

RNIB Education and learning tools for visually impaired children | RNIB